On August 31, 2022, we held the FinCity.Tokyo Global Startup Pitch & Networking Event.
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Aiming to support foreign financial companies already operating in Tokyo by building relationships with ecosystem builders in Tokyo's financial sector, the Tokyo International Finance Organization (FinCity.Tokyo) will hold a "Global Startup Pitch & Networking" event on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 16:00-18:00
Theme: Green Finance – New Possibilities Pioneered by Startups
Already Operating in Tokyo
Cost: Free
Organizer
: Tokyo International Finance Organization (FinCity.Tokyo)
Co-organizer: Tokyo
Metropolitan
Government
Method: Online
Application: https://bit.ly/3IRVUVR
FinCity.Tokyo Global Startup Pitch & Networking Event Details
1. Welcome Speech
[Speakers]
・FinCity.Tokyo Executive Director Yokota – Opening Remarks
・Tokyo
Metropolitan Government Policy Planning Bureau Strategic Business Division Section Chief Watanabe – Tokyo Green Finance Initiative (TGFI): A Pillar of the "International Financial City Tokyo" Concept 2.0
2. Pitch Event
Japanese pitches by six fintech companies that entered Tokyo last year. They will not only introduce their businesses but also share their experiences launching operations in Japan, challenges faced, and recent trends.
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cogo: Provides a carbon tracking solution that calculates the carbon emissions of individual or corporate customers using Japanese banks and payment platforms, and supports actions to reduce their impact. |
https://www.cogo.co/ |
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Doconomy: A Swedish impact tech company investing in new solutions to tackle climate change. It raises global awareness, spreads knowledge, and demonstrates what can be achieved by leveraging the power of banking, advanced climate expertise, and large-scale global payment technology. |
https://doconomy.com/ja/home/ |
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MaximusLife: A cloud-based SaaS fintech platform enabling companies to build purpose-driven experiences and cultures centered around UN Sustainable Development Goals, CO2 reduction, and other ESG pillars. |
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RepRisk: The world's largest ESG risk database, covering over 200,000 public and private companies and over 55,000 infrastructure projects. Leading global financial institutions, pension funds, and corporations utilize RepRisk data for risk management and due diligence. |
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Rimm Sustainability: Provides SaaS tools that manage and score ESG/SDGs information for all companies and organizations, primarily small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. Compliant with international sustainability disclosure standards, it contributes to green finance and supply chain management for companies and financial institutions. |
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SESAMm: An innovative company specializing in alternative data and artificial intelligence, providing ESG scores, analysis, and metrics to private companies, funds, banks, private equity firms, and asset management companies worldwide. |
3. Business Matching
We will conduct a questionnaire in advance and, after the pitch event in section 2, arrange one-on-one meetings between audience members with a high degree of compatibility.
*Regarding business matchmaking arrangements, we will confirm details via email at a later date and set up a matching schedule for those who are interested.
4. Networking Session
Concurrently with the business matching in item 3,
we will host a networking session featuring breakout rooms
facilitated by the pitching companies
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After the pitch event concludes, feel free to move to the breakout rooms to network with the pitching companies.
If you express interest in meeting with a specific fintech company after the networking session
, we will assist with arranging a follow-up meeting.
※ If you are interested in the Business Networking Session, please select approximately two themes of interest when applying. We aim to organize the session based on your preferences.
Apply
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3IRVUVR